Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Cody Ponce to a three-year deal, but he is currently injured with a knee problem. To fill the gap, the Blue Jays have called up Lázaro Estrada from their Triple-A team to help out in the meantime.
Key Facts
- Cody Ponce signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Blue Jays.
- Ponce got injured while trying to field a ground ball during a game.
- The injury is described as "knee discomfort," and he had to be taken off the field.
- The Blue Jays have three other pitchers currently injured or recovering.
- Lázaro Estrada has been called up from Triple-A to fill in for Ponce.
- Estrada pitched 7 1/3 innings in the major leagues last season.
- He has pitched well in his recent Triple-A game this season.
- Estrada will add experience to the team while waiting for other injured players to return.
